Gymnastics Judge Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Overview:

The Gymnastic Coach II is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees.

Job Purpose:

To plan, teach and instruct girls and boys preschool and recreational gymnastics classes in a safe manner with a recreational focus.

• Teaches recreational gymnastics classes to preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and recreational students age 6 and up
• Evaluates participant skill progress
• Maintains equipment and gymnastics facility
• Prepares and delivers class lesson plans with gymnastics program standards
• Spots participants on gymnastics equipment and tumbling skills
• Provides class leadership

• Performs office/clerical tasks as necessary
• Prepares incident and accident reports
• Prepares and coaches teams for competition upon request
• Teach parent and tot gymnastics classes for age 2-3 years
• Teach tumbling, trampoline, adult gymnastics, cheer and other gymnastics related programs upon request
• Lead gymnastics birthday parties
• Assists with the monitoring of first aid supplies and equipment for gymnastics center
• Maintains knowledge of and follows all Federal, State, Local and Park District safety regulations
• Maintains a complete understanding of Park District emergency action plan
• Communicates any program deviations to immediate supervisor and customer service staff
• Available nights and weekends as needed
• Attends staff meetings as needed or requested
• Performs other projects as assigned

• Must be at least 16 years of age, or 15 with a valid worker's permit
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.
• Ability to work with and instruct children
• Ability to multi-task workload
• Customer service focus
• Oral and written communication skills
• Organization and interpersonal skills
• Planning and problem solving skills
• Ability to respond to problems or stressful situations at all times and with good judgment and accuracy
• Ability to follow directions and work with limited supervision
• Ability to convey a favorable Park District image with the media, partner organizations, and the public
• Ability to work effectively with entire District staff, works with a variety of people and personalities, and maintains a positive working relationship with other employees
• Establishes and maintains the highest standards of ethical conduct

Recommended:

• At least 1 year of gymnastics coaching experience preferred
• Former gymnast willing to train and learn
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft office applications

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:

• Frequently standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, running, and walking
• Occasionally Sitting
• Strength Work requires the ability to move and lift medium to heavy weight (up to 50 lbs. over 50 lbs with assistance)
• Other requirements may include talking, hearing, and seeing to perform the following necessary duties: Teaching programs and supervising students, operating office equipment including but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, fax machines and telephones
• Normal gym conditions for majority of work. May include occasional light and temperature variations.
• Exposure to noise, dust, gymnastics chalk and elevation
• May be exposed to occasional inclement weather, as position requires temporary outdoor work
• Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise verbal and written manner
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively
• Ability to use independent judgment, initiative and respond to unexpected or unplanned events or demands

Customers:
Internal: Other Park District staff
External: Patrons of Park District of Oak Park, partner organizations, residents of Oak Park

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, functions, activities or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer!